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From the Soul: Bring Unity Back Into the Black Community!
The recent arrest of George Zimmerman, who was charged with killing Trayvon Martin, rallied many people of all races together to defy the shooting of an unarmed person. This was indeed a wake-up call to the senseless profiling of young …
She’s Your Ex, But She’s My Homie…
Of mostly all things, men value loyalty highest. Friends don’t like friends to be friends with their enemies. In a 2005 public dispute, rappers 50 Cent and The Game
Joyful Soul: An Open Letter to My Baby Niece
“The most amazing feeling I feel / Words can't describe the feeling, for real / Baby, I paint the sky blue / My greatest creation was you.” –Jay
Remembering Dick Clark: It Pains Me
I’m not sure how many more times I can do this. In no way am I certain I’ll again have the strength to write about losing another person
From the Soul: Be Lifted
My late father used to say, "Everyone's life has peaks and valleys." It's true. When we go through difficult times, it may make you want to throw up
Brilliant Black Boy
Some men would rather be blackmailed than be a Black male. Statistics lie. News is skewed. Media manipulates. By the looks of VH1 you’re all dumb. You’re full of cum
The Worst April Fools’ Day Joke Ever
I was only five, but April 1, 1984 was one of those days that millions of people will remember for the rest of their lives. That was the
Get Out of Her Hair!
“I can't get you out of my head my head, my head …”-Trey Songz/Lupe Fiasco I bet plenty of women would love to sing this Trey Songz line to
From the Soul: Love Yourself
God created everyone with unique characteristics, looks and abilities. No one person is the same as another and that is what makes every individual special. It's fine to aspire
The Lane: Whitney Houston’s Duets
To say Whitney Houston’s voice carries would be an accurate summation. Naturally, the late megastar singer had a vocal range capable of swelling to booming volumes. At any




















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